Bhubaneswar: An all-party meeting convened ahead of the winter session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Wednesday laid the groundwork for ensuring smooth and coordinated proceedings.
Representatives of all parties discussed key procedural matters, including the duration of Zero Hour and the allocation of speaking time for both the ruling party and the opposition. The meeting was chaired by Speaker Surama Padhy.
A major point of discussion was the scheduled visit of President Droupadi Murmu, who will address the House during the session beginning on November 27. Assembly authorities informed the meeting that all arrangements for the President’s address have been completed.
In view of the high-profile visit, Commissionerate Police has strengthened security around the Assembly in accordance with the Blue Book guidelines, putting in place a three-tier security ring. A total of 33 platoons of police will be deployed, along with the Striking Force, STF, Bomb Disposal Squad, Dog Squad, and Fire Services personnel.
The security plan will be supervised by the DCP (Security), supported by 7 Additional DCPs, 23 ACPs, 26 Inspectors, and 88 SIs/ASIs. More than 225 officers will be on duty to maintain strict vigilance.
To enhance surveillance, CCTV cameras have been installed across strategic points, and five temporary police control rooms have been set up to monitor the situation continuously. With barricading already in place, the Assembly and surrounding areas have been transformed into a virtual police cantonment. Section 144 will be enforced in the Lower PMG area during the session.
